The Irish Times

Ewan Murray: Goodbye Stevie G, we never really knew you at all

Hard to imagine Villa would go for Gerrard without the wow factor he had as a player

Thu Nov 11 2021 - 14:47

Ronald Koeman insists Dutch must be qualifying for major finals

Former Everton manager named as new Netherlands manager up to 2022 World Cup

Tue Feb 06 2018 - 16:43

Michael Walker: Big Sam is back in town at Everton

Allardyce is viewed as old school even if Ferguson calls him ‘ahead of his time’

Sat Dec 02 2017 - 08:00

Chris Coleman: ‘I’m lucky to be in charge of Sunderland’

The 47-year-old left Wales to take job at club which is battling relegation to League One

Mon Nov 20 2017 - 17:07

Dick Advocaat is set to take the reins in Holland

He led Holland to the quarter-finals of 1994 World Cup and semi-finals at Euro 2004

Mon May 08 2017 - 14:35

John O’Shea wants to stay at relegated Sunderland

Defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday consigned Black Cats to the Championship

Mon May 01 2017 - 06:00

Michael Walker: Geordies now joyful as winds of change blow cold

Sunderland’s woes bring much pleasure to the Newcastle faithful in topsy-turvy rivalry

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 07:00

Man United put Fenerbahçe to the sword after slow start

Pogba scores twice while van Persie grabs late consolation on Old Trafford return

Thu Oct 20 2016 - 22:43

Robin van Persie with a point to prove, and not only to Manchester United

The Dutch striker has yet to provide a defining moment for his new club Fenerbahce

Thu Oct 20 2016 - 13:39

Marco Van Basten quits Dutch national team as leadership crisis continues

He is the second of Danny Blind’s assistants to announce their departure in last fortnight

Tue Aug 30 2016 - 11:21

With a clenched fist David Moyes celebrates Sunderland win

Former Manchester United manager watched his new team in a friendly victory

Sat Jul 23 2016 - 18:43

Rafael Benítez issues rallying call after Newcastle break bank

Steve McClaren finally shown the door at Newcastle as Spaniard is installed as manager

Fri Mar 11 2016 - 23:05

Sam Allardyce appointed new manager of Sunderland

Allardyce: ‘I hope to be able to help to bring the stability and success that everyone wants’

Fri Oct 09 2015 - 19:34

Confirmed: Dick Advocaat departs 19th placed Sunderland

‘I have made the decision after only eight games to give time to turn things around’

Sun Oct 04 2015 - 14:58

Sunderland stunned by West Ham revival

An alarming Sunderland collapse sees West Ham come back from two goals down

Sat Oct 03 2015 - 18:10

Manchester United end two-year absence from top spot

Van Gaal's side leapfrog rivals City after a 3-0 win over Sunderland at Old Trafford

Sat Sept 26 2015 - 21:00

Manchester City bounce back to hammer Sunderland

David Meyler scores winner as Hull beat Swansea

Tue Sept 22 2015 - 22:47

Tottenham edge Sunderland to first win of the season

Midfielder Ryan Mason grabbed an 82nd minute winner at the Stadium of Light

Sun Sept 13 2015 - 15:51

Tottenham’s new striker Son Heung-min eager to show worth

South Korean international signed from Bayer Leverkusen in €30milliion deal

Fri Aug 28 2015 - 19:53

Riyad Mahrez earns share of the spoils for Leicester against Tottenham

Jack Butland produced a man-of-the-match display to earn Stoke a 1-1 draw at Norwich

Sat Aug 22 2015 - 17:47

Wes Hoolahan the schemer as Norwich ease past Sunderland

Leicester City top the league after West Ham win while Swansea dominate Newcastle

Sat Aug 15 2015 - 17:23

Leicester blitz Sunderland as Ranieri’s reign starts with a bang

Dick Advocaat’s side blown away as Foxes take three goal after just 25 minutes

Sat Aug 08 2015 - 20:10

Sebastian Coates completes permanent move to Sunderland

Former Liverpool defender the first signing of Dick Advocaat at Stadium of Light

Wed Jul 01 2015 - 18:58

Liverpool win race to sign defender Joe Gomez

Simon Kjaer denies baffling rumour that he turned down a move to Anfield

Sat Jun 20 2015 - 14:03

Premier League 2015: Month-by-month 10 of the best

The fixtures to keep an early eye out for next season

Thu Jun 18 2015 - 02:38

Jordan Henderson heaps praise on former manager Roy Keane

The Liverpool midfielder was given his debut at Sunderland under current Irish assistant

Fri Jun 05 2015 - 15:00

Dick Advocaat performs U-turn and signs one-year Sunderland deal

Former Dutch manager persuaded to have re-think by Ellis Short

Thu Jun 04 2015 - 15:13

Premier League: Who needs to strengthen where?

The transfer window opens in a month’s time, who needs to sign what, team-by-team

Mon Jun 01 2015 - 15:29

Arsene Wenger confirms Danny Welbeck will miss FA Cup final

Injured forward also out for Ireland friendly and Euro 2016 qualifier against Slovenia

Wed May 27 2015 - 23:15

Chelsea dispatch Sunderland as Didier Drogba bows out

Costa and Remy net on emotional day of farewells at Stamford Bridge

Sun May 24 2015 - 17:22

Dick Advocaat keeps Sunderland guessing over future

Arsenal trip sees club seeking one more point to ensure survival in Premier League

Tue May 19 2015 - 23:11

Aston Villa end Everton’s run and inch closer to safety

Sunderland pick up precious three points while Burnley remain rooted to the bottom

Sat May 02 2015 - 17:20

Leicester and Sunderland exchange places in relegation battle

Four wins in a row for Nigel Pearson’s team against fellow strugglers Burnley

Sat Apr 25 2015 - 17:44

Jermain Defoe’s wonder strike gives Sunderland derby win and boosts survival hopes

Poor game lit up by left-foot volley from former Spurs man

Sun Apr 05 2015 - 18:34